Boykin, through three games, had played 77 downs, maxing with 29 against the Redskins. After being in on just 18 plays against the 49ers (Boykin was injured in punt coverage), the cries to use the "Boy King" more were pacified. The slot corner took part in 39 snaps against the Rams, and 46 of a possible 68 against the Giants, helping rob Eli Manning of his underneath targets.

Kendricks' 132 in two games belie his importance to the team. Matthews' 122 and Acho's 114 indicate difficulty in finding a true replacement for Kendricks' tenacity, even though Matthews has played extremely well over the prior two games.